Wolhemel blanket block 9 and Austrailian Aid

I know we have all been shocked at what has happened in Australia, but as always, it has given people an opportunity to show their generosity. Lorraine over at http://chookasmum.blogspot.com/ is collecting bits and pieces to pass on to those that have lost everything. I am sure she will be grateful for any help anyone can provide.

Yesterday, I had a search through and have put together a parcel to send. There are knitting needles and stitch holders for knitters, a tapestry frame, a couple of cushion squares and fat quarters for quilters, some cross stitch kits, and some floss and tapestry wools. I will get them into the post later in the week and hopefully they will be a start to building up someones stash. At least it will give someone a crafting opportunity. I did block nine yesterday afternoon. These blocks of stitches have a wrap around stitch which adds another dimension to the stocking stitch.

The next block has cables on it, so I have to buy some more yarn.

On stitchersheaven yahoo group, there is bingo from time to time. As winner of the last one, it is my pleasure to organise this one. Yesterday I was thinking of different ways of finishing stitching for my list of words. I now have to remember to post it and then draw the words every day. Now that will be a challenge.

I was hoping that today would be a full day of stitching. The schools are on half term, so the boys and I usually have a relaxing week. However, an important letter has gone walk about, so my precious stitching time is going to be used sorting paperwork. Not much fun, methinks.